A member asked:

I feel something hard under my bellybutton and i've noticed that whenever i put pressure on my stomach anywhere in my stomach region, it stings?

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O HERNIA: Umbilical Hernia tends to be soft initially unless it twists &strangulates. Seek prompt evaluation. For diagnosis and treatment options.

Answered 6/11/2015

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Pain lump: Hi AngelicaG7804 ~ that is a para-umbilical hernia. You should see a surgeon and set up an appt to have it fixed. It will get bigger with time thanks

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